General Information
This usage instruction contains important information in connection with German law governing product safety in order to ensure the safety and protect the health of users. It must be ensured that this information is brought to the attention of the users (Directive 2001/95/EC on General Product Safety).
In the case of UN dangerous goods packaging, all stipulations and notes on the respective UN approval relating to proper use of packaging are to be respected and communicated to any and all parties using this packaging for dangerous goods. Only the respective closures licensed in the respective approval may be used. UN approvals can be viewed at the homepage of the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung (http://www.tes.bam.de/php/d-bam/index.php?id=zulassung).
Storage
The recommended storage temperature for bottles / jerry cans should be between + 5°C and +40°C. Higher temperatures may cause deformity of the bottles / jerry cans. The bottles / jerry cans must not be exposed to direct sunlight in order to avoid the containers’ mechanical properties being negatively affected.
Use / filling
The bottles / jerry cans should only be used up to 5 years after the production date. Please make sure that the packaging and in particular the sealing zones are not damaged / negatively affected when emptying and filling the containers. Avoid any and all mechanical or thermal damage to the bottles / jerry cans. Please use the degassing closures for gaseous goods.
Filling hot substances
Do not stack the bottles / jerry cans while they are still warm. The bottles / jerry cans may only be closed after having cooled down, or only with a degassing closure in order to ensure pressure equalization. The bottles / jerry cans should be able to cool off quickly. If they maintain higher temperatures (60-80°C) for a lengthy period, it could cause permanent deformation of the jerry cans. The bottles / jerry cans must be filled in an upright position on a level surface. Floors or areas with openings or unsuitable pallets (light pallets) should be avoided.
Chemical stability
Our products without UN approval may only be used as packaging for dangerous substances and mixtures in accordance with Regulation (EC) no. 1272/2008 if the user ensures that the requirements set out in Article 35 of this Regulation have been adhered to. This inspection is to be conducted by the user under his own responsibility. In particular, it is to be inspected whether the respective content does not damage the material constituting the packaging and fastenings or can react with these to form hazardous compounds. You will find information on the chemical stability of basic materials that are used in our catalogue.
